What Does GT Mean in Medical Terms?

GT stands for gastrostomy tube. Feeding tube going into the stomach.

gastrostomy tube

Feeding tube going into the stomach.

Where you will see GT

You will most often see GT in digestive health notes and endoscopy reports, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “GT” as shorthand for gastrostomy tube when documenting a patient's care.

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